Comparison

Return to Pixhell vs Fallfate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Return to Pixhell

Descend into a cursed world in this 2D roguelike action game. Survive endless hordes, defeat bosses, and manage your fear in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Master strict movement mechanics and build powerful characters to climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Strict 4-way movement combat
  • Explore Forest, Caves, and Hell
  • Fear system and light mechanics
  • Character selection (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard)
  • Item collection and build creation
  • Leaderboards for competition
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Are you ready for darkness? Return to Pixhell is a roguelite survival fantasy game where you descend into a cursed, dying world with no goal โ€“ only survival. Fight through endless hordes, defeat bosses, and go as far as you canโ€ฆ because death is inevitable. FEATURES: - Tactical 4-way movement โ€“ movement precision is your weapon! - Descend through Forest, Caves, and Hell (+ secret level) - Dark, oppressive atmosphere that never lets go - Fear system - stay in the light or be consumed - Ignite campfires for light, power and survival - Compete on Season and All-time Leaderboards โ€“ prove you are the ultimate survivor. - Choose your character (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard) - Collect gold, buy items, create powerful builds - Original soundtrack - Fully handmade - no AI - Enjoy as endless demo with all heroes and first map - No ads. Ever.

About

Fallfate

Features
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* NOTICE: TRY BEFORE YOU BUY * - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads. CONTROLLER SUPPORT. Pachinko is predetermined, so you can lose it all. Spin to change the outcomes. Fill the gauge to shift pocketsโ€™ risks. Discs are dropped in interval, change it to fit your playstyle. Parry enemies trying to break you. Select from 7 upgrade classes. Create your own build. Die, gain powers, over and over. In a roguelike adventure. Face 4 bosses. Return home with fortune, or not. Features: Length: Short 3 Acts Story. Dialogue skips. Maximum 40 minutes for a complete run. Under 10 runs to complete the story. Gameplay: 50+ Chip Upgrades. Ultimate Chips. 4 Unique World Effects. 10+ Enemies & Bosses. Quality of Life: Speed Run Mode. Colorblind Safe Color Scheme. Controller Supports.

Screenshots

Return to Pixhell4 screens
Fallfate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Return to Pixhell at every 3 days against Fallfate's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Return to Pixhell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fallfate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Return to Pixhell ships an update every 3 days, Fallfate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Return to Pixhell versus Fallfate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturn to PixhellFallfate
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size139 MB206 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMartin LepicCONFUSIAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Return to Pixhell

One-time1
  • Full game unlock$4.99
1 purchases

Fallfate

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Return to Pixhell free?
Return to Pixhell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fallfate free?
Fallfate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Return to Pixhell or Fallfate have ads?
Neither Return to Pixhell nor Fallfate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Return to Pixhell or Fallfate?
Return to Pixhell ships an update every 3 days, and Fallfate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Return to Pixhell was updated on August 13, 2026 and Fallfate on August 15, 2026.

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